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Myanmar is Experiencing a Digital-Age Coup – Tech Companies Must Push Back

Allie Funk, Just Security|

Photo by Mat Reding on Unsplash
Photo by Mat Reding on Unsplash

On Feb. 1, Myanmar’s military seized control of the government, detained political leaders, issued a one-year state of emergency, and announced that its commander in chief, Min Aung Hlaing, would lead the country. What followed was a page pulled directly from the censorship playbook. Citing all-too-familiar concerns over national security, unrest, and rumors, the military has now ordered several temporary internet shutdowns and has blocked news websites and major social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter.


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